TAMPA,
Fla., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Phonism, a leading provider of cloud-based SIP device
management solutions, announces a significant realignment of its
leadership team to position the company for accelerated growth and
innovation in the rapidly expanding telecom sector. This strategic
shift reflects Phonism's commitment to adapting to the evolving
market dynamics and enhancing its product offerings in the
industry.
The visionary founder of Phonism, Steve
Lazaridis, will now serve as the President and Chief
Technology Officer. In his expanded role, Steve will focus on
driving technological innovations and product development,
leveraging his deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to
advance Phonism's strategic initiatives.
"We are at an exciting point in our journey. This leadership
realignment is a strategic enhancement of our core capabilities,
equipping us further to drive growth and deliver exceptional value
to our customers. It directly aligns with our vision of Phonism
continuing to lead device management innovation for the UCaaS
industry."
– Steve
Lazaridis, President and CTO
Phonism is thrilled to announce that Greg DiFraia, formerly the Chief Revenue
Officer, has been appointed as the new CEO. With over two decades
of experience in scaling technology businesses and a history of
exceptional performance, Greg's profound understanding of global
markets will be pivotal as he leads Phonism into its next phase of
growth. Prior to joining Phonism, DiFraia was the General Manager
at Scality, a pioneer in software-defined, multi-cloud data storage
solutions. Before Scality, DiFraia was Vice President of Strategic
Alliances at Turbonomic. He also held several key roles at Dell
EMC, where he led global sales strategy for the ECS
software-defined storage platform, most notably as Director of
Global Sales & CTO of Elastic Cloud Storage. His leadership
will be instrumental in expanding Phonism's market presence and
enhancing customer engagement.
"As the new CEO, I am immensely excited about the
opportunities that lie ahead for Phonism. The market is ripe for
innovation, and with our talented team, we are well-positioned to
lead the charge in transforming device management practices across
the globe."
– Greg DiFraia,
CEO
Marc Tribbe continues with
the team as Chief Product Officer, bringing his wealth of
experience in product management and customer experience. Marc's
"Customer First" product vision will be crucial in enhancing the
existing product and introducing innovative solutions to simplify
the user experience. Former Chief Operating Officer, James L. Lee has been instrumental in
streamlining processes and delivery, and now shifts to a key role
on the Board of Directors.
"Phonism's realignment marks a pivotal moment in our journey
toward innovation and growth. As Chief Product Officer, I am
excited to drive our commitment to excellence in product management
and development. Our focus remains steadfast on delivering
cutting-edge solutions that anticipate and meet the evolving needs
of our customers in this dynamic market landscape."
–
Marc Tribbe, CPO
The telecom industry is witnessing a significant transformation,
driven by the widespread adoption of modern Unified Communications
as a Service (UCaaS) platforms. According to industry analysts, the
UCaaS market is expected to grow exponentially, with more
organizations transitioning from traditional communication systems
to unified, cloud-based platforms. Recent studies, including those
from industry leader Gartner, project a substantial shift
towards cloud communications. Estimates indicate an increase in
cloud adoption from 41.5% to 70.5% over the next five years,
signaling a pivotal transition in telephony infrastructure.
Phonism's vendor-agnostic device automation and management
platform strategically positions the company to capitalize on the
industry's growth. With the new leadership structure, Phonism is
poised to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the UCaaS
market.
About Phonism
Phonism is an automation solution that helps service providers
and customers deploy, manage, secure and migrate their devices
quickly, efficiently and at scale. Phonism boosts operational
efficiency and customer satisfaction by supporting over 300 devices
from 15+ manufacturers, facilitating bring-your-own-device with
automated migrations. The platform accelerates revenue by
streamlining multi-vendor device management and automating manual
tasks, enhancing security, and offering flexibility in device and
UCaaS platform choices.
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